Project Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior to mid-level associate with 2-6 years of experience to join their Global Projects practice in Palo Alto, CA. The role focuses on project finance transactions, particularly involving U.S. Department of Energy financing programs.

Duties

• Represent lenders, sponsors, and other stakeholders in project finance transactions.
• Structure and negotiate credit agreements, intercreditor agreements, and security documents.
• Support transactions involving DOE Loan Programs Office financing, including Title XVII and ATVM programs.
• Conduct due diligence and manage deal execution across multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients on sophisticated, high-profile transactions.

Requirements

• 2-6 years of experience in project finance transactions at a leading law firm.
• Familiarity with renewable energy, power, infrastructure, or energy transition projects preferred.
• Experience with DOE-backed financings or similar government-supported programs.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong attention to detail.
• Admission to the bar in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction (or eligibility to waive in).

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

This Texas-headquartered elite firm is appealing for associates interested in energy work. The firm is serious about its career development. Junior associates are assigned a senior associate mentor and formal training at the firm is guaranteed. Associates confirmed the firm has an encouragement aspect and all workers strive to the best job they can do. This firm has gained important recognition in the community for its diversity efforts. Pro bono is popular among the attorneys and most have devoted over 100 years each year to pro bono efforts. Thefirm pays top-of-market compensation.